Hip + Pelvis - Anatomy Of The Human Body

HIP AND PELVIS INJURIES

Acute Injures:

	What is it?	Signs & Symptoms	Treatment
Hip Flexor Strain	Hip flexor muscles are used when you flex or raise you knee/thigh up. When you strain these muscles there is pain felt down the front of the leg. These sprains could be first degree, second degree or third degree sprains, with a third degree being the most severe.	Pain, especially when stretching area.	R.I.C.E
Labral Tear	A labral tear is a tear to the labrum, surrounding the acetabulum.	Pain A clicking or locking in the hip Stiffness	Usually surgery

Chronic Injuries:

	What is it?	Signs & Symptoms	Treatment
Hip Bursitis	Hip bursitis is inflammation of the bursa, which are fluid filled sacs that rest between the bones and tendons in a joint.	Pain which worsens during running or athletics	R.I.C.E Anti-inflammatory medication
Pelvic Stress Fracture	A hairline fracture that is usually caused due to repetitive movements.	Pain in the groin or hip that is lessened with rest, but increases during times of exercise.	Rest Ice Medical intervention

A treatment which is used for chronic and severe hip pain is a hip replacement surgery. The following video explains what happens in a hip replacement surgery: https://www.webmd.com/pain-management/video/hip-replacement

GROIN WRAP

When it comes to dealing with a sprain in the hip or groin area, we can apply a groin wrap with a tensor in order to apply compression. This provides support to the leg, reduces swelling and pain, and increases blood flow. Groin wraps can also help prevent further damage to the injured muscle.